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AA05 NXN

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,663 mi
Last recorded131,663 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 NXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 131,663 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 123,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 123,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 123,354 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 114,099 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 109,436 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 109,435 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 101,287 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 101,287 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 82,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pad sensor wiring broken

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 15 Mar 2018 82,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre starting to bulge on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pad sensor wiring broken

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Mar 2017 71,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,559 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,346 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,380 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 42,739 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,788 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 29,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades torn but still clearing screen

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2011 29,787 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

dpf light staying on

engine management light staying on

front wiper blades torn but still clearing screen

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2010 25,268 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 25,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AA05 NXN is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 84,854 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA05 NXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AA05 NXN registered?

AA05 NXN is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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